Crimea could return to Ukrainian control after nearly a decade under Russian rule, according to Ben Hodges on Saturday.
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges predicted on Saturday that Ukraine will retake control of Crimea by the end of August.launched his"special military operation" on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, hoping for a quick victory. However, the war has exposed weaknesses within the Russian leader's military, such as its difficulties maintaining well-trained troops.
These challenges—coupled with Ukraine's spirited defense effort bolstered by Western military aid—has allowed Ukraine to retake thousands of miles of formerly occupied territory and turn the tide of the war in its favor.TwitterUkrainian soldiers are seen, inset, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Amid the conflict, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges predicted on Saturday that Ukraine will retake control of Crimea by the end of August.
Hodges, who served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Europe, wrote on Twitter that he believes Crimea will be back in Ukraine's hands by the end of August, citing widespread reporting that Putin's troops lack motivation. "Of course time is on Ukraine's side. They have no manpower issues and their logistics situation gets better every week. Not one single Russian Soldier actually wants to be there and sanctions are hurting. Ukraine liberates Crimea by end of August," he tweeted.
Nonsense! Of course time is on Ukraine‘s side. They have no manpower issues and their logistics situation gets better every week. Not one single Russian Soldier actually wants to be there and sanctions are hurting. Ukraine liberates Crimea by end of August.
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